SE1 2ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2ER

SE1 2ER, Southwark has recorded a total of 354 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.40 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 2ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2ER, encompassing approximately 4296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 2ER area, explore the SE1 2ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (131) incidents (114.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (176.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)

SE1 2ER Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23

SE1 2ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13182.40114.75%
Other theft7230.49176.92%
Anti-social behaviour3916.76-20.41%
Violence and sexual offences339.080.00%
Bicycle theft237.681050.00%
Shoplifting135.3562.50%
Criminal damage and arson123.03200.00%
Public order102.7911.11%
Drugs82.3333.33%
Vehicle crime51.86400.00%
Robbery41.16-77.78%
Burglary30.93-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.70-80.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6153.771933.33%
Anti-social behaviour4914.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3311.41725.00%
Other theft267.68420.00%
Robbery186.050.00%
Burglary94.190.00%
Public order92.09125.00%
Shoplifting82.09700.00%
Drugs61.86200.00%
Possession of weapons51.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.890.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.930.00%
Theft from the person30.930.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.23-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1720.48-89.51%
Public order143.967.69%
Shoplifting133.26-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences133.03-72.92%
Drugs123.03100.00%
Other theft62.79-94.12%
Possession of weapons61.40200.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Robbery20.47-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.47-85.71%
Burglary10.47-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person162100.321057.14%
Other theft10237.711357.14%
Violence and sexual offences4823.7484.62%
Anti-social behaviour3111.170.00%
Shoplifting197.2290.00%
Robbery184.42800.00%
Bicycle theft144.190.00%
Public order133.2630.00%
Burglary103.030.00%
Drugs62.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.320.00%
Theft from the person146.050.00%
Public order103.260.00%
Shoplifting102.330.00%
Drugs72.330.00%
Other theft71.630.00%
Possession of weapons61.630.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.23-96.55%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10683.791.92%
Theft from the person8624.67-15.69%
Violence and sexual offences5120.02-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour2911.870.00%
Drugs196.755.56%
Shoplifting144.4255.56%
Robbery133.26-51.85%
Public order123.03-20.00%
Bicycle theft112.79120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56-33.33%
Burglary61.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10492.87-18.75%
Theft from the person10224.21-16.39%
Violence and sexual offences6923.7411.29%
Anti-social behaviour2916.0638.10%
Robbery276.7522.73%
Drugs186.280.00%
Public order154.19-40.00%
Shoplifting93.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0912.50%
Burglary82.0914.29%
Bicycle theft51.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128101.72-2.29%
Theft from the person12229.7914.02%
Violence and sexual offences6228.4014.81%
Public order2514.4347.06%
Robbery225.8215.79%
Anti-social behaviour215.12-48.78%
Drugs184.89-33.33%
Shoplifting124.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.79-20.00%
Burglary71.86-30.00%
Bicycle theft51.63-61.54%
Possession of weapons31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft131104.740.00%
Theft from the person10730.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences5424.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour4112.570.00%
Drugs279.540.00%
Robbery196.280.00%
Public order174.420.00%
Shoplifting143.960.00%
Bicycle theft133.260.00%
Burglary103.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.330.00%
Vehicle crime42.330.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202449
April 202431
February 20241
January 202429
December 202329
November 202321
October 202341

A total of 687 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202426
July 20245
May 20246
April 2024102
March 20247
January 2024106
December 2023104
November 2023128
October 2023131

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202433
July 20244
May 202413
April 202448
March 202426
January 202451
December 202369
November 202362
October 202354

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20242
May 20242
April 202414
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 805 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024131
August 202461
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024162
March 202414
January 202486
December 2023102
November 2023122
October 2023107

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202419
December 202318
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
January 202412
December 202315
November 202325
October 202317

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202413
December 202327
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202419
March 202410
January 202414
December 20239
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total65
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 8. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1